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MUM5010

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Monash University

Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
OfferedNot offered in 2010
Coordinator(s)Craig De Wilde

Synopsis

Australian scholarship in musicology and ethnomusicology within the international scene, pathways already established and directions for the future.

Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this unit, students will have:

  1. A knowledge of music historiography, concerning the principles, history and theory of music history writing.

  1. Examined a body of historical literature, investigated various kinds of historical sources (including iconographical, archaeological, and literary), examined the assumptions and attitudes in the historical literature, and assessed critically various theories or 'philosophies' of music history.

  1. The ability to scan material quickly and judge its importance for a more detailed study, and to evaluate its scholarly worth.

  1. An insight into recent work in such research areas as Australian music and popular music.

Assessment

Written work: 80%
Oral presentation: 20%

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture) per week